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Youth The Winner
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 1:14 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Media Release: Youth The Winner In MSC & The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Partnership More >>
Don’t Fowl It Up This Opening Weekend
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 3:03 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
This Saturday is ‘opening weekend’ for game bird season around the country. While there is a great deal of excitement and atmosphere building in the hunting community, there needs to be due consideration given to safety says Mike Daisley, CEO of the ... More >>
National Changes To The Firearms Safety Training System
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 10:36 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
There has been an important and significant change to the delivery of firearms safety training in New Zealand. As was mentioned in a recent press release from NZ Police , MSC has signed a two-year agreement to deliver the practical component of the new ... More >>
Kaimai Hunting Fatality
Monday, 2 April 2018, 2:35 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
"It's heartbreaking news. Our condolences are with the family and friends of the hunter." More >>
Four Seasons In A Day, Everyday
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 2:08 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Often seen as the last long-weekend opportunity to explore the outdoors before winter weather sets in, Easter is a key focus for the Mountain Safety Council. Campers, day walkers, hunters and backcountry trampers are urged to very carefully check the ... More >>
Cold Weather For Waitangi Weekend Outdoor Adventures
Friday, 2 February 2018, 1:41 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council (MSC) Chief Executive Mike Daisley said Waitangi weekend was looking like a mixed bag for those heading into the outdoors. More >>
Clear demo of PLB's utility in recent hunting incident
Thursday, 11 January 2018, 2:23 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Press Release For Immediate Release ** The Mountain Safety Council (MSC) applauds the efforts of Mr Friedmann who endured a harrowing ordeal in the Kawhia Harbour region on Saturday. Mike Daisley, CEO of MSC is quick to point out that this incident ... More >>
Mountain Safety Council Brings Big Data to Outdoor Safety
Friday, 1 December 2017, 11:18 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council Brings Big Data to Outdoor Safety through an ‘Issue Specific Advisory Group’ More >>
Kathmandu Join The Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 6:46 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
With the Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership (OSRP) now officially underway, Mountain Safety Council (MSC) chief executive Mike Daisley is proud to announce that Kathmandu have confirmed its statement of intent to join the OSRP. The OSRP has been designed ... More >>
Kathmandu Join The Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 3:12 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
With the Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership (OSRP) now officially underway, Mountain Safety Council (MSC) chief executive Mike Daisley is proud to announce that Kathmandu have confirmed its statement of intent to join the OSRP. The OSRP has been designed ... More >>
Avalanche Risk In Canterbury Backcountry Remains High
Friday, 21 July 2017, 10:18 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is again urging caution for backcountry users in several South Island areas. Chief executive Mike Daisley said it’s time to consider staying inside the skifield boundaries this weekend. “The forecasters of the NZ Avalanche ... More >>
Check conditions before heading out.
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 10:09 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
A strong southerly storm is due to create significant snowfall across the country in the next 72 hours. Mountain Safety Council (MSC) chief executive Mike Daisley is urging caution for backcountry users. “Although this isn’t the first storm ... More >>
Bivouac Proud to Join The Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership
Friday, 30 June 2017, 10:24 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership (OSRP) is now three strong with the addition of Bivouac. Mountain Safety Council (MSC) chief executive Mike Daisley is proud to announce that Bivouac is the third major New Zealand outdoor retailer to confirm ... More >>
Future Of NZ Alpine Snow Safety Comes Under The Spotlight
Saturday, 17 June 2017, 1:58 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The Future Of NZ Alpine Snow Safety Comes Under The Spotlight The Southern Hemisphere Alpine Conference (SHAC) got underway today in Christchurch. Chief executive Mike Daisley is excited to have such a wide variety of delegates and speakers. “As we ... More >>
Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership' Gets Underway
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 9:33 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
July this year marks the beginning of an exciting initiative between several major outdoor retailers and the Mountain Safety Council (MSC). Chief executive Mike Daisley is proud to announce that Torpedo7 is the first to formalise its statement of intent ... More >>
Alpine Safety On The Agenda In Christchurch
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 9:18 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The biennial Southern Hemisphere Alpine Conference (SHAC) formerly the Southern Hemisphere Avalanche Conference, broadens its focus to alpine snow environments, and brings together New Zealand and international delegates who are interested in helping to ... More >>
MSC release emotive safety video prior to opening weekend
Friday, 28 April 2017, 4:09 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The recently released video from the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) for duck hunters that are heading out for the highly anticipated annual hunting event ‘opening weekend’ on the 6th May across the country. The video has been specifically produced to strike ... More >>
Don't let the wild weather catch you on the hop
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 3:02 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Easter weekend is often seen as the last long-weekend opportunity to explore the outdoors before winter weather sets in. In light of Cyclone Cook campers, day walkers and backcountry trampers are urged to very carefully check the weather forecast – ... More >>
Rough start to the climbing season
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 4:12 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council (MSC) CEO Mike Daisley said that MSC and the climbing community are deeply saddened and concerned by the recent mountaineering and climbing incidents, one of which was fatal. More >>
Don’t get sprung by the weather says MSC and MetService
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 4:05 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
With Labour Weekend and the Great Walks season is fast approaching, the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) and MetService are encouraging people to plan accordingly before heading outdoors. Chief Executive Mike Daisley is keen to make sure everyone ... More >>
